Explanation：〜にしたがって
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"〜すると、だんだん・・・：if ~ is done, ~ will follow "
This express the fact that the change V2 will occur in response to the change V1
Used to indicate that as one thing changes, another thing changes in accordance with it. It shows a relationship of proportionality or correlation between two events or conditions.
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V（dictionary form） + にしたがって
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- Indicates Simultaneous Change: "〜にしたがって" highlights a parallel change or progression between two elements, where one influences the other.
- Causal or Sequential Relationship: This phrase implies a causal or sequential connection between the two factors, indicating that one leads to or follows the other.
- Used in Formal Contexts: It is often used in more formal or written Japanese.
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N3
Sample sentenes
山は登るにしたがって、気温がさがります。
As you climb the mountain, the temperature drops.
時間が経つにしたがって、嫌なことも忘れます。
As time passes, you'll forget unpleasant things.
年をとるにしたがって、病気になりやすくなります。
As you get older, you become more susceptible to illness.
試験の日が近くなるにしたがって、緊張してきました。
As the exam day approached, I became more nervous.
冬が近づくにしたがって、暗くなるのが早くなってきました。
As winter approaches, it gets dark earlier.
Vocabulary
| Japanese |
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| 気温 | きおん | temperature |
